Term Name:	positive thymic T cell selection
Synonyms:	positive thymic T lymphocyte selection, positive thymic T-cell selection, positive thymic T-lymphocyte selection
Definition:	The process of sparing immature T cells in the thymus which react with self-MHC protein complexes with low affinity levels from apoptotic death.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0045059]    QuickGO    AmiGO